Data center management with PRTG
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- 24/7 monitoring of critical infrastructures, including connectivity and power supply
- Track environmental and security systems for faster disaster recovery
- Optimize energy consumption, from cooling to bandwidth usage
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PRTG data center management: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes data center monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent downtime.
Manage data center chaos and plan for a smoother future with PRTG data center management
Data center admins are constantly battling mysterious performance issues and downtime, trying to juggle multiple monitoring tools like they’re in some IT circus. Finding the actual problem can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. Enter Paessler PRTG, the all-in-one monitoring superhero that consolidates your entire IT infrastructure into one neat platform. No more jumping between tools—PRTG gives you a clear view of everything, so you can track down problems fast and get back to being the office legend.
Keep your power from being interrupted
When diagnosing power supply issues turns into a drawn-out saga, it spells costly outages and downtime. PRTG steps in to keep your cooling costs under control by monitoring your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in real-time. Get instant alerts on voltage dips, battery capacity, and runtime, so you can fix problems before they mess up your day—and your uptime SLAs stay shiny and intact.
Get all your vendor systems in line
Juggling multiple vendor systems in your data center operations can feel like a circus—too many balls in the air and something’s bound to drop. PRTG data center management steps in with vendor-agnostic sensors that integrate with top hardware and cloud service providers like Cisco, VMware, and Rittal. Now, instead of bouncing between systems, you can monitor everything in one tidy interface—without losing your sanity.
Cut energy bills down to size
If your energy consumption is skyrocketing and you can’t figure out why, it’s time to change things up. With PRTG’s data center management tools, you can track metrics like historical power usage and server workloads, so you have the data to see where you can optimize your energy consumption. That means you can reduce those bloated bills—without needing to dim the lights on your management system.
Stay in control of remote locations
Running IT service management for multiple remote data center facilities can make you feel like you need eyes in the back of your head. PRTG streamlines and simplifies the chaos with centralized monitoring across all your distributed locations, giving you one dashboard to rule them all. From there, you can effortlessly track performance trends and fix issues remotely, without the need for constant on-site checks.
Free up your time with automatic reporting
If generating reports and tracking performance manually is taking over your day, let PRTG’s automation handle it. With customizable, automated reports, you’ll get insights on performance, energy usage, and more—without breaking a sweat. Implementing PRTG’s data center management software takes care of the busywork, whether you’re tracking service management metrics or planning your next data center lifecycle upgrade.
What data center monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking data center performance. Show power usage, temperature, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot effectively.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
VMware Host Hardware Status Sensor
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Start monitoring your data center with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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5 reasons to choose PRTG for Data Center Management
Get better capacity planning insights
PRTG doesn't just monitor your data center, it gives you detailed insights into historical data. This means you can plan for future capacity needs without flying blind. No more guessing how much power or space you'll need next month—PRTG has the data to back you up. Because who has time for IT crystal balls?
Scale your IT monitoring with your IT network
Your network grows, and guess what? So does PRTG. With a massive sensor library, PRTG adapts as your infrastructure expands. It’s like having a monitoring tool that grows with you, minus the annoying growing pains. Adding devices and services? Easy peasy. You’ve got enough to juggle, let PRTG handle the rest.
Get notified, not surprised
Ever get blindsided by a system crash? Not anymore. PRTG’s real-time alerts mean you’ll know about issues before they blow up. Customizable notifications can be sent via phone, Slack, push notifications, Microsoft Teams and more, so you’re always in the loop. No more "surprise!" downtime—because who likes those kinds of surprises?
Monitor environmental conditions
Your servers hate the heat just as much as you do, which is why we’ve taken the extra steps to help you keep your on-premise, physical environments healthy. PRTG monitors temperature, humidity, and air quality in your data center, ensuring that nothing overheats or malfunctions due to environmental factors. You’ll get warnings before things get sweaty.
Stay in control with mobile apps
Away from your desk? No problem. With PRTG’s mobile apps, you can keep an eye on your data center from your phone or tablet. Whether you're at the coffee shop or on vacation, you’ll still get alerts and see real-time data. Monitoring on the go has never been easier!
Your data center monitor at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG data center monitoring solution
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for data center management
PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!
Modbus RTU Custom Sensor
The Modbus RTU Custom sensor is used to monitor devices that communicate using the Modbus RTU protocol, typically over serial connections. It allows for custom queries to be sent to Modbus-compatible devices, enabling the monitoring of various parameters such as temperature, humidity, or power usage in industrial and environmental systems.
Modbus TCP Custom Sensor
Similar to the Modbus RTU Custom Sensor, the Modbus TCP Custom sensor is designed for monitoring devices that use the Modbus protocol over TCP/IP networks. It enables custom data collection from Modbus TCP devices, providing insights into metrics like energy consumption or environmental conditions in real-time.
SNMP Rittal CMC III Hardware Status Sensor
The SNMP Rittal CMC III Hardware Status sensor monitors the status of Rittal CMC III (Computer Multi Control) systems using SNMP. It provides detailed information about the hardware components of these systems, such as temperature, humidity, and door status, ensuring that environmental conditions within the data center are kept within safe limits.
VMware Host Hardware Status Sensor
The VMware Host Hardware Status (SOAP) sensor monitors the hardware status of VMware hosts. It checks critical parameters such as CPU, memory, and storage health, as well as the status of components like fans and power supplies, ensuring the virtual environment operates smoothly.
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“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
Infrastructure and Operations Engineer in the Communications Industry, firm size 10B - 30B USD
PRTG makes data center monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent downtime.
Monitoring data centers: FAQ
What is Data Center Infrastructure Management?
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) focuses on monitoring and managing the physical infrastructure of a data center, primarily targeting server rooms and IT equipment like servers, switches, and routers. It also monitors critical infrastructure elements like power distribution units (PDUs), cooling systems, and fire protection mechanisms. The goal is to track the energy consumption, functionality, and performance of these components, enabling IT teams to take proactive steps when issues arise, optimize resource usage, and reduce operational costs.
Is DCM the same thing as DCIM?
Data Center Management (DCM) takes this concept further by addressing how a data center should be designed and managed for optimal long-term performance and sustainability. DCM involves capacity planning, IT equipment scalability, power management, and server room space optimization, aiming for a future-proof infrastructure. It includes mock scenarios for planning and incorporates best practices for energy and resource efficiency.
Does PRTG help with DCM or DCIM?
PRTG monitors all the usual DCIM suspects—power, temperature, IT systems—while sending out real-time alerts faster than a gossip chain. But it doesn’t stop there. For DCM, PRTG helps you spot inefficiencies, manage growth, and make sure you’re not wasting power (or money) by leaving servers running cold. In short, PRTG’s got your back for both managing the chaos now (DCIM) and planning for an even smoother future (DCM).
Why is data center management important?
Proper data center management ensures maximized uptime, optimized resource use, reduced energy consumption, and the ability to quickly resolve performance or security issues. Without it, data centers could face inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and costly downtime.
How do environmental factors affect a data center?
Temperature, humidity, and air quality play critical roles in the health of data center equipment. Excess heat or humidity can damage sensitive equipment, while poor air quality can lead to hardware malfunctions. Monitoring these factors is essential to prevent overheating and avoid downtime.
How can I improve the energy efficiency of my data center?
Improving energy efficiency involves monitoring power consumption, optimizing cooling systems, and regularly maintaining hardware. Data center managers can use historical data to analyze trends and spot inefficiencies in energy use, adjusting operations to reduce waste and lower costs.
How does PRTG help prevent data center downtime?
PRTG provides real-time monitoring and alerts for all key components of the data center. When any part of your infrastructure—whether it's a server, power unit, or cooling system—shows signs of failure, PRTG sends immediate notifications, allowing you to take action before downtime occurs.
Can PRTG handle remote data center monitoring?
Yes, PRTG supports centralized monitoring of distributed or remote data centers. You can view all your locations on one dashboard, making it easier to track performance and handle issues from anywhere, even on mobile devices.
Does PRTG integrate with other vendor systems?
Absolutely! PRTG comes with vendor-agnostic sensors that work with hardware and systems from major vendors like Cisco, VMware, and Rittal. This makes it easy to monitor all your data center components through one platform.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive.
On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
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Over 95% of our customers say yes!
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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